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It's a big thing to be an international rugby player. You're not just representing yourself - you're representing your country.

We all caught up? Fab.Because I'm not actually here to talk about Israel Folau or Billy Vunipola.I'm here to big-up the absolute legend that is Gareth 'Alfie' Thomas.
Gareth Thomas is widely held to be one of the world's rugby stars, albeit retired. He was also the first professional male player in a team sport to come out as Gay.

He's also an ex-Welsh international player, and played for pretty much all of my local teams at one time or another.

He's held to be a national treasure, and he's also something of a TV presenter.

Since coming out, he's campaigned for equality, and an end to homophobia, especially within sport. He's also been the victim of a hate crime.
He's at least 10x the hero Folau will ever be.

He's had kerfuffles online with Folau before, but his words this time were a message of positivity for the LGBTQ+ community (and everyone else for that matter.)

'I don't write this with hate or anger after Israel Folau's comments.I write with sympathy. To everyone who reads it, don't be influenced by his words. Be the better person and be YOU. Whoever YOU is..Hell doesn't await YOU.Happiness awaits YOU.'

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